This month, Paul talks with Star Nations founder Neshi Lokotz about the political climate in the U.S. and how we can take steps to bridge the political divide. We all have to live together with each other on this planet. Screaming at each other is not a good way to live. Listen in to this interesting conversation.
Read MoreThis month, Paul talks again with psychiatric nurse practitioner Frances Robbins about staying sane in our rapidly changing and internet connected world.
What is sanity? And what is it that we can do to get back control of our minds? And how can we change our mindset from overly negative to much more positive.
Frances and Paul talk about practical ways to think less habitually and have a better attitude. Listen in to this fascinating conversation.
Read MoreThis month, Paul talks again with psychiatric nurse practitioner Frances Robbins about the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in our modern world.
The more connected we are online, the less real human connections we tend to have in the real world. This leads to anxiety and depression, especially among younger people who have who have only known a world with the internet.
People are social beings who need to be with others. Frances and Paul talk about strategies to take steps to make that happen. As always, it is a fascinating and useful conversation with them.
Read MoreThis month, Paul talks with psychiatric nurse practitioner Frances Robbins about about anxiety and depression.
Remember, both problems are treatable. You do not have to suffer.
Read MoreAugust 25th will be my 26th re-birthday. I will have been sober 9,496 days on that date, each one one-day-at-a-time.
Every single one of these days is a miracle. I could be dead right now. Or living in a lower level of hell than I used to.
One of my brothers died from alcoholism. I held him as he drew his last breath at the youthful age of 45. I know where that path leads. It could have been me.
And it still could. Often I hear about famous (and not famous) people falling off the wagon after being clean for more than two decades. I respect the power the demon of addiction has.
Read MoreWhat are the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves? Are they true? And do they get in our way?
This month, Paul talks with Tokyo-based executive and life coach Sarah Furuya about the steps we can take to have more fulfilling work and personal lives.
Read MoreThe current morning ritual in my house goes something like this:
Me: (Reading the newspaper) “Oh my God…oh no....OH MY GOD!”
My Wife: “Trump?”
Me: “Trump.”
She doesn’t seem all too concerned.
“Freaking out doesn’t solve the problem,” she said.
As I read the paper, all of my political fears come bubbling up. Will one of his tweets crash the financial markets? Will he start a war with Russia? Will he start rounding up Mexicans and Muslims to put in concentration camps?
My mind does love to play out all of these scenarios just like an apocalyptic movie. And then I catch myself. The sun will still rise tomorrow. The birds will still be singing in the trees. There are still no zombies walking up the street.
Read MoreThis month, Paul spoke with Star Nations co-founder Neshi Lokotz about recent events, including the U.S. presidential elections, and about how to stay well informed and strong internally in the face uncertainty in our rapidly changing world.
Read MoreBeing healthy is more than just taking care of your body.
This month Paul talks with holistic complimentary health practitioner Sara Williams from London, UK. They discuss Esoteric Healing and how your connection with your innermost self has an impact on your physical, mental and emotional well being. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation.
Read MoreSometimes, we all end up like a car stuck in the ditch.
This month, Paul talks with psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Frances Robbins about taking steps to get unstuck and moving forward in our lives, as well as having the courage to seek out help when we need it. Don’t miss this interesting conversation.
Read MoreHere is the second video in my new “Ask Paul” series. Brian of Hendersonville, NC wrote:
“How to keep my sanity while watching my mom lose her battle with Parkinson's, raising a 16 year old, taking care of three dogs and one very nervous cat, and essentially starting over professionally and personally after a failed marriage. Other than all that life is good.” (with a freaked out lookng smilie face). Later he said that through all of this that he was still smiling”
Have a listen to my answer. It is 9.5 minutes long.
Read MoreThe passing of a loved is a traumatic .
This month, Paul talks with Katsuko Saito, the program director at Otenin Buddhist Temple in Osaka, Japan. She talks about her experience overcoming the grief of the sudden death of her partner and life changes she made moving forward with her family.
They also discussed about the cultural differences in the work place between Japanese people and Westerners.
It was a lively discussion between two good friends whom both have dealt with loss and have come out the other end transformed.
Read MoreThe stars are brighter once you roll over in the gutter.
This month, Paul is interviewed by Katherine Arati Maas of Zurich, Switzerland about his life as a drunk and a druggie, sobering out 25 years ago, and how this lead him to discover his spiritual gifts. He also talks about his work helping people live their lives better.
If you want to know the nitty gritty about Paul, what he's been through and how he helps people, then have a listen.
Read MoreDuring this 2.5 minute audio excerpt from an hour-long radio interview, Zen Buddhist priest Rev. Taka Kawakami explains how life is in the present moment.
He says that people often get excited thinking about the future. We think that we will be superhuman tomorrow, but that we are only regular today. So we put things off. With that attitude, we let life slip past us.
Read MoreDuring this two-minute audio excerpt from an hour-long radio interview, Zen Buddhist priest Rev. Taka Kawakami explains how meditation can be mind training, and how to simply meditate.
He says that you should just sit up straight and feel your breathing. It might help to have longer inhales and exhales. He suggests breathing in for a count of five and exhaling for a count of ten.
Read MoreIn a two-minute excerpt from an hour-long radio interview, Zen Buddhist priest Rev. Taka Kawakami talks a good approach to meditation. Instead of using meditation to achieve something or solve an issue, it is better to simply observe from a non-subjective point of view.
Read MoreZen is not a brand. It is a Buddhist religion and the word literally means “seated meditation.”
Listen in to this interesting and lighthearted interview with Rev. Takafumi Kawakami of Shunkoin Zen Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
Paul and Taka talk about the common misconceptions about Zen and Buddhism in the West, as well as about meditation, mindfulness, living life better and Captain Kirk.
And -- no -- there is really is no such thing as Zen massage, Zen yoga or Zen hamburgers. That is just marketing silliness.
Read MoreI took the handle of the metal tablespoon and punched a hole in the bottom of the coconut and slid a straw in. I then sat down at the table on the front porch of my bungalow. The stray cat sprawled out on the table sleepily looked up at me and refused to move out of the way.
I then slowly savored the sweet taste of the fresh coconut water, which was my breakfast. It was my last day in Thailand. I was on Day 16 of my fast. In twenty four hours, I would back in my home in cold Kyoto where I would break this fast by eating 5 small organic cherry tomatoes. The first solid food in 17 days.
As I sipped on my breakfast, I reviewed all that had changed in a short amount time. My belly was gone and I had lost about 30 pounds. The stress I had been carrying around had also lifted. I felt clear-minded and energetic, although my physical power had been tuned down a couple of notches. I had a clearer of image of what I wanted in life and how to get there. And I didn’t feel hungry at all.
Read MoreNurturing our bodies nurtures our spirit.
With more than 20 years of experience teaching fasting, cleansing, and the Buddhist teachings of dharma, Hillary Adrian Han shares with Paul her deep knowledge and wisdom about living a healthy life being connected to your innermost essence.
This very special edition of the Paul Crouse Show was recorded during Paul’s 13th day of a fast at the Dharma Healing International Center on Koh Samui island in Thailand, which Hillary runs.
In this wide ranging conversation, Hillary and Paul talk about the Buddhist concept of dharma, the process and benefits of fasting and cleansing, eating healthily and how to make simple changes to create new, healthy habits.
Read MoreAligning with our inner nature can transform our lives.
With many years of experience blending psychology and spirituality, Kevin Akash Olver shares with Paul the simple and practical ways for living better.
Kevin is a teacher of personal growth and meditation in England. He has a gift for clear seeing and is known for his warm, peaceful nature and inspiring approach.
"Kevin has been a powerful influence on my life," says Paul
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Paul Crouse Show 039 "Toxic Relationships" with Frances Robbins
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9862 Miracles: My 27 Years of Sobriety
Paul Crouse Radio Show #33 with Morgan Fisher - Part Two - "Thoughtless and Mindful"
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Paul Crouse Radio Show #19 with Katherine Arati Maas - "Recovery, Healing and Taking Care of the Soul."
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